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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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